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Olive Wax Cap

Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Higróforo oliváceo-blanco
German Natternstieliger Schneckling

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Hygrophorus subviscifer
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Hygrophorus discoideus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Olive Wax Cap?
The scientific name of Olive Wax Cap is Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus. It belongs to the genus Hygrophorus.
What is the conservation status of Olive Wax Cap?
Olive Wax Cap (Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Olive Wax Cap live?
Olive Wax Cap is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Olive Wax Cap belong to?
Olive Wax Cap (Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus) belongs to the genus Hygrophorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.
Is Olive Wax Cap endangered?
No, Olive Wax Cap (Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Olive Wax Cap belong to?
Olive Wax Cap (Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Olive Wax Cap?
The closest relatives of Olive Wax Cap in the genus Hygrophorus include , , , , .

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Hygrophorus — 20 Species

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Hygrophorus cossus
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Hygrophorus exiguus
LC 🐾
Hygrophorus poetarum
CR 🐾
Hygrophorus persoonii
NT 🐾
Hygrophorus glutinifer
LC 🐾
Hygrophorus subviscifer
VU 🐾
Hygrophorus discoideus
CR 🐾
Almond Woodwax
Hygrophorus agathosmus
LC 🐾
Arched Woodwax
Hygrophorus camarophyllus
CR 🐾
Ashen Woodwax
Hygrophorus mesotephrus
VU 🐾
Blistered Woodwax
Hygrophorus pustulatus
LC 🐾
Blotched Woodwax
Hygrophorus erubescens
LC 🐾
Cowboy'S Handkerchief
Hygrophorus eburneus
NT 🐾
Ebony Woodwax
Hygrophorus latitabundus
VU 🐾
Forest Woodwax
Hygrophorus arbustivus
EX 🐾
Gold Flecked Woodwax
Hygrophorus chrysodon
EN 🐾
Herald of Winter
Hygrophorus hypothejus
LC 🐾
Larch Woodwax
Hygrophorus lucorum
CR 🐾
Matt Woodwax
Hygrophorus penarius
LC 🐾
Oak Woodwax
Hygrophorus nemoreus
NT
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